Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Step One Charity
The closing date is 31 May 2024
Job summary
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our Cypress team in Newton Abbot, which offers residential and drop-in support for people who are experiencing mental health crisis. This is on a full-time permanent basis.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (band 6) to join our Cypress team in Newton Abbot, which offers residentialsupport for people who are experiencing mental health crisis. This is on full-time, permanent basis.
As part of our Occupational Therapy team, this role will be to ensure that those being supported by our Cypress team are provided with an occupational therapy assessment of discharge support needs. You will develop comprehensive care plans to facilitate discharge and provide effective guidance and supervision to the team, to ensure plans are followed and reviewed on a regular basis. You will work closely with the Acute Service Manager to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard and take responsibility for recovery qualities communication within our service and the wider community.
We are looking for applicants with the following;
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working at Band 5
- State registration with HCPC
- Understanding of Recovery Principles in Mental Health
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Excellent analytical and judgement skills
- IT competent (including all Microsoft software)
- Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis - including weekends and bank holidays
- Full driving licence and own transport
About us
What we can offer in return;
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced DBS costs covered
- Comprehensive induction with ongoing supervision and training
- 35 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (band 6) to join our Cypress team in Newton Abbot, which offers residentialsupport for people who are experiencing mental health crisis. This is on full-time, permanent basis.
As part of our Occupational Therapy team, this role will be to ensure that those being supported by our Cypress team are provided with an occupational therapy assessment of discharge support needs. You will develop comprehensive care plans to facilitate discharge and provide effective guidance and supervision to the team, to ensure plans are followed and reviewed on a regular basis. You will work closely with the Acute Service Manager to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard and take responsibility for recovery qualities communication within our service and the wider community.
We are looking for applicants with the following;
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working at Band 5
- State registration with HCPC
- Understanding of Recovery Principles in Mental Health
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Excellent analytical and judgement skills
- IT competent (including all Microsoft software)
- Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis - including weekends and bank holidays
- Full driving licence and own transport
What we can offer in return;
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced DBS costs covered
- Comprehensive induction with ongoing supervision and training
- 35 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist (band 6) to join our Cypress team in Newton Abbot, which offers residentialsupport for people who are experiencing mental health crisis. This is on full-time, permanent basis.
As part of our Occupational Therapy team, this role will be to ensure that those being supported by our Cypress team are provided with an occupational therapy assessment of discharge support needs. You will develop comprehensive care plans to facilitate discharge and provide effective guidance and supervision to the team, to ensure plans are followed and reviewed on a regular basis. You will work closely with the Acute Service Manager to ensure that people receive skilled recovery practice to the highest standard and take responsibility for recovery qualities communication within our service and the wider community.
We are looking for applicants with the following;
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working at Band 5
- State registration with HCPC
- Understanding of Recovery Principles in Mental Health
- Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
- Excellent analytical and judgement skills
- IT competent (including all Microsoft software)
- Flexibility to work shifts on a rota basis - including weekends and bank holidays
- Full driving licence and own transport
What we can offer in return;
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced DBS costs covered
- Comprehensive induction with ongoing supervision and training
- 35 days leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - HCPC Registration
- - Occupational Therapist Diploma
Desirable
- - Masters in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working at Band 5
Desirable
- - Experience of working at Band 6
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - HCPC Registration
- - Occupational Therapist Diploma
Desirable
- - Masters in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working at Band 5
Desirable
- - Experience of working at Band 6
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
